Get To Know Your All Stars– Zebra Edition!

You see them out on the track, at AASRD events and perhaps even around town but how well do you know the skaters REFEREES of Albany All Stars Roller Derby? This week we sit down with Jay’s Anatomy to talk about being an AASRD referee!

Jay's Anatomy. Photo Credit: Dino Petrocelli

Hi there! So, how did you get involved in reffing for AASRD?

Shelix asked me one day of I knew how to skate, I used to do a lot of aggressive inline skating when I was younger and really missed being on skates. So she (on many occasions) pestered, ahem, I mean.. politely encouraged me to come try reffing. I had no idea what I was in for! I am so glad that I did, the girls are fantastic, devoted fun loving ladies that made me feel welcome from day one.

So, do you totally love it now?

Every bout is a new experience and every after party an adventure. Joining derby has been a great experience keeping those bad-ass ladies inline is a tough job but I’m loving doing it.

Awesome! I hear that roller derby hasn’t totally eaten your life (yet) what do you do outside of the zebra pack?

Outside of derby I’m a musician, a martial artist studying karate and jiu jitsu, make custom chainmaille and jewelry, an avid CrossFitter (having just been given the honor of athlete of the year at Albany Crossfit), and I am now beginning the process of becoming a personal trainer.

Thanks for taking some time to answer my questions Jay, it’s great to learn more about our refs! To see Jay’s Anatomy and his fellow refs in action head over to the Washington Avenue Armory on April 6th to see AASRD and the zebra pack! For more info: http://albanyallstars.com/